1962 SHELBY COBRA CSX2032--LANCE REVENTLOW-1 OF 73-DOCUMENTS-RACE HISTORY

1962 Shelby CSX2032-FACTORY COMPETITION-OPTIONED COBRA Description

This Ebay offering is Shelby Cobra CSX2032, lso known as the Lance Reventlow Cobra. All Cobra enthusiasts, lease take the time to review this listing in total. The ad is a culmination of a painstaking two year research project. The project was completed via internet searches, ocument discoveries, orrespondence with Cobra experts and former owners, nd provenance supplied by all involved.This is the real story of CSX2032, acked by actual period documentation, rior owners statements, urrent owner disclosures, ever before seen SAAC documentation, hassis documentation, nd race photos never before made public.Take note that many other documents in our possession are proprietary, nd will be displayed to serious buyers only.Race history for CSX2032 was unknown until now.

NOTE: A special thanks to the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC), ed Scudder-Cobra Registrar for SAAC, illiam Hansen and all other Cobra owners and club members who have assisted in establishing the historical chronicle of CSX2032. Without your participation, he complete factual narrative could never have been properly documented. You have our deepest gratitude.

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW TWO INVOICES FOR CSX2032. ONE IS FROM AC CARS IN ENGLAND TO SHELBY AMERICAN, 0/24/1962. THE OTHER IS FROM SHELBY AMERICAN TO LANCE REVENTLOW, /2/1963 :

http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/CSX2032%20INVOICES

The value of a Shelby Cobra is determined by the following factors: Documentation, upporting historical paperwork, wnership history, ace history, roduction numbers, ehicle condition, riginal body, nd original chassis. The minuscule total production run of the CSX Cobras dictates that any of these vehicles has great value. However, ertain examples have significantly more value. Shelby Cobra CSX2032 is one of these examples. Currently, SX2032 appears to be the most historically provenanced, owest production number Shelby Cobra for sale worldwide.

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK AND VISIT THIS WEBSITE. THIS WEBSITE WAS CREATED TO DOCUMENT THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF CSX2032:

www.csx2032.com

There were 998 true original Cobras manufactured in the Sixties. Only 73 were fitted with the 260 Cu. In. engines. CSX2000 was the prototype chassis. CSX2032 is the 32nd scheduled Cobra for manufacture, nd one of only 73 produced with the 260 Hi-Po engine. 75 were scheduled for production. However, SX2044 and CSX2074 were held up in production. They were eventually delivered with 289 engines. Serious buyers, e patient, he ad is lengthy. However, his was necessary in order to provide the complete history of this rare vehicle. The ad documents CSX2032 from original delivery date with as delivered options, nd details the complete ownership history until present. Any modification or upgrades by each owner is also revealed. In addition, arious links have been inserted into the ad. Please click on them, oth above and below. The links feature everything from copies of documents to period photos supplied by former owners. Take note that many other documents in our possession are proprietary, nd will be displayed to serious buyers only. This Cobra is a legitimate piece of American Muscle Car History, nd the story can now be told, ith the respect that CSX2032 deserves.

CSX2032 is available for inspection any time Monday- Friday, ith a scheduled appointment. Please email us through Ebay orwww.csx2032.comfor an appointment.

CSX2032

As displayed on the factory invoice, elivered in white with red interior. Base price of $5,995. Optioned as follows: aluminum rocker covers ($57), acing tires ($175.38), acing oil pan ($129.50), luminum intake manifold ($95.95), ompetition ignition system and tach drive ($188.25), olley carburetor ($58.95), way bars ($126), ingle hoop roll bar ($152), eat belts ($20.95), ront bumper guard ($35.95), ear bumper guard ($35.95), un visors ($9.95), hrome air cleaner ($15), ind wings ($20.95), nd rust inhibitor in the cooling system ($1.25), lus sales tax and license, or a total price of $7,493.75.

Note that the vehicle was manufactured with many of the competition options, ut also every other option available. Of the 73 total vehicles manufactured with the 260 Cu. In. Hi-Po engine, 2 were built as street cars. CSX2032 is one of these cars.The vehicle was ordered with certain competition options, ut also several luxury options that would not be present on a Factory Competition Car. The fact that CSX2032 is somewhat of a one of a kind example as optioned, orrectly labeling the car was difficult in the past. Some years back, AAC updated the description of CSX2032 to Factory Comp Optioned, r Factory Competition Optioned Cobra, hich accurately reflects the true essence of the Shelby.

Also, contrary to rumor, SX2032 is not the first off the assembly line with the 289 engine. Documents verify that the first 73 Cobras manufactured were fitted with the 260 Cu. In., 60 HP Hi-Po engine. Documents, ate of manufacture, nd VIN number sequence render it impossible for CSX2032 to have been a 289 car.

LANCE REVENTLOW

As verified in SAAC Registry documents, SX2032 was billed from AC cars to Shelby American on 10/24/62, nd shipped to Los Angeles. Also verified by SAAC documents, nvoiced to Lance Reventlow on 1/2/63. Reventlow, he only son of Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, as a well known Formula One racer. Through his corporation, eventlow Automobiles, e was also the distributor of the Scarab, revolutionary open wheel race car designed by Tom Barnes and Dick Troutman.

The Reventlow ownership is the most debated subject concerning this vehicle. There are four major versions exist: 1) Reventlow purchased and raced the car; 2) Reventlow purchased the car at the request of his father, o lure half brother Richard home from Europe; 3) Reventlow purchased the car to give Carroll Shelby’s business a boost, ecause they were friends and had business dealings concerning the Scarab venture; 4) Reventlow purchased the car, ot telling his family, nd had it put in storage. Truthfully, o one will ever know if any of these scenarios are true, r if there is another explanation. Most participles in the story have passed away. The speculation and guess work is a moot point.

The fact that Reventlow was the original owner of CSX2032 is undeniable. Documents in the SAAC archives include invoice from AC Cars to Shelby American, helby American invoice in his name, nd an invoice in Reventlow’s name for plates and registration. Invoice includes check numbers. It matters not how long Lance owned the car, ow much he drove it, r if he did or did not race it. The documents prove positively that Lance Reventlow was the first owner of CSX2032, nd there lies the provenance on the vehicle. There is absolutely no positive proof to the contrary. Therefore, his can be properly referred to as the “Lance Reventlow Cobra.” UPDATE AUG 3rd 2015: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/03/motorsport/motor-racing-scarab-auction-bonhams/index.html

You can also reach CSX2032'S Website by the domain:

lancereventlow.com

SCU LOTUS CENTRAL FOREIGN CARS

According to SAAC documents, SX2032 was acquired by a company named SCU Lotus Central Foreign Cars in Michigan. Historical research could not uncover any information concerning this business. SCU in that time period referred to the very well known Sports Cars Unlimited in Canada. SCU was owned by renowned Canadian Formula racer Bill Brack. Sports Cars Unlimited served as the Lotus distributor for all of Canada, s well as a source for all rare and exotic sports cars. It is unknown whether the Canadian dealership took possession of the car, r if there was in fact a SCU Lotus Central Foreign Cars dealership in Michigan that owned the car. At any rate, uring this time period, he first color change was applied, rom white to red.

OWNERSHIP IN THE SEVENTIES:

In the late sixties/early seventies CSX2032 was purchased by Don Burgess, f Cedar Falls, A. Burgess advertised the car for sale in August of 1974, isting it as an AC Cobra 289. It is unknown if Burgess did an engine change or just mis-advertised the car.

Bill Kemper, f Barrington, L. purchased the Cobra in the fall of 1974. This was a short period of ownership, ut documents reveal at this time the Cobra definitely had a 289 engine installed. It is unknown if Burgess or Kemper are responsible for the engine change. The engine was described as a Hi-Po 289. Now the car was painted blue with black trim. At this point, arge round Cobra badges and 5.5” wire wheels were still on the car and fiberglass scoop had been added. Kemper listed the car for sale in 1975.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR PERIOD PHOTOS OF CSX2032 IN 1974 AND 1975:

http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/CSX2032%20ARCHIVAL%20PHOTOS%201974-1975

Ron Ressman, ew Berlin, I. purchased the Cobra in late 1975. At some point, hite stripes were applied. Inaccurate information was supplied to SAAC for this period, nd the record is corrected here through new information obtained in owner interviews. Ressman has been incorrectly credited with the first restoration on the car. Mr. Ressman owned CSX2032 from late 1975 until summer of 1977, ut did not restore the car.

In the summer of 1977, illiam Hansen obtained the Shelby in a trade deal with Ressman. Mr. Hansen was living in Waukesha, isconsin. In this period of ownership, he vehicle actually fulfilled the original intended purpose, ompetitive racing. Hansen participated in several competitions at many high level racing venues, ncluding Elkhart Lake, ichigan International Speedway, nd Blackhawk Farms, inning the majority.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR PERIOD RESTORATION PHOTOS, ACING PHOTOS, ND OTHERS FROM 1977-1978. THERE ARE DESCRIPTIVE NOTES BELOW EACH PHOTO:

http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/CSX2032%20ARCHIVAL%20PHOTOS%201977-1978

In the fall of 1977, ansen opted for a mechanical and cosmetic restoration. His choice of restorer was world renowned Cobra expert Bill Murray of Murray Racing, ongmont, O. Bill Murray raced Cobras in SCCA, nd his shop performed remarkable restorations.

Mr. Murray repainted the car in black, n undeniably elegant color that graces the car to this day. Gold stripes were added to match Hansen’s Hertz Shelby GT 350 Rent-A-Racer. Bob Prouty built the engine. To dispel another rumor, he car did not have a K code competition type 289 Cu. In. engine at this time. The basis for the build was a non K code 289. However, n extreme amount of head work, achine work, nstallation of a Holley 780 CFM to replace the Holley 600 CFM, amshaft change, tc. elevated the performance to Hi-Po standards. Interior was changed to beige/saddle. Several upgrades were installed at this point. Mr. Murray was instructed to upgrade the Cobra to a level consistent with competition models.

The narrow wire wheels were replaced with the wide wire wheels. This allowed the installation of larger Hoosier D.O.T. tires. Fenders were also flared slightly for tire clearance. Ballanger headers were connected to chrome side pipes. Side vents and an oil cooler duct were also installed.

Mr. Hansen reveals that he actually stripped the paint from the car personally before delivering it to Murray. All three original colors- white, ed, nd blue were still present on the original body. Hansen also opted not to disturb the original chassis, s only approximately 40,000 miles had been logged. Hansen himself drove the car to Longmont to meet Murray.

When Hansen advertised it for sale, he vehicle had approximately 43,000 miles. In the summer of 1979, ansen sold the car to well known Cobra collector Joe Rodman Jr., lenshaw, A.

OWNERSHIP IN THE EIGHTIES:

Rodman kept the car for a while, hen in the mid-eighties sold it to John Prokell, entleyville, A. Records do not reveal any major modifications during this period. Also unknown is how many miles were logged during this period. It remained black with gold stripes, an/saddle interior, nd modified 289 engine during this period.

OWNERSHIP IN THE NINETIES:

CSX2032 next appeared on the showroom floor of Essex Motorsports International, T., irca 1992.

Herm Rosenman purchased the Cobra at an auction in Princeton, J in late 1993. Rosenman lived in Cherry Hill, J. During this ownership, he second significant restoration was performed. The body was repainted, gain in black. The interior was dyed from tan/beige to the original red color. He also installed four twin choke Weber carburetors.

George Sicz,of Toronto, A. purchased the car from Rosenman in early 1997. A back injury spelled a short term ownership for Sicz. In late 1997, arly 1998, eter Klutte of Legendary Motorcars in Milton, ntario, A. took possession.

LEGENDARY MOTORCARS:

During this period, everal modifications were made to the Cobra. This included, ut not limited to, uthentic Halibrand kidney bean alloy racing wheels, oodyear tires, arge racing numerals, ompetition style fuel filler with rear cowl splash shield, ront fender spats, aydyot competition mirrors, uick-jacks, nd yellow racing stripes over the right front fender.

CSX2032 appeared at the R&M Auction in Monterey, A. in August, 998, igh bid was not accepted. Later, he Cobra was advertised for sale as a Factory Competition Car. Although possibly thought to be true at the time, his is now known to be false. As stated earlier, SX2032 was not manufactured as a Factory Competition Car. The vehicle was ordered with certain competition options, ut also several luxury options that would not be present on a Factory Competition Car. Shelby American never raced this car. In fact, nly approximately 13 of the 260 Cu. In. cars were built as some form of Competition Car.

SAAC updated the description of CSX2032 to Factory Comp Optioned, r Factory Competition Optioned Cobra.

RECENT OWNERSHIP:

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR AN ADDITIONAL FILE OF CURRENT PHOTOS OF CSX2032, NCLUDING ORIGINAL CHASSIS WITH ORIGINAL WELDS:

http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/CSX2032

CSX2032 was purchased by Richard Cohen, elray Beach, L, n June of 2005. After approximately one year of ownership, r, ohen struck a trade deal on the car.

In summer of 2006, n avid car collector took possession. During this period of ownership, ome refreshing and upgrading has been performed. Still finished in black, ut sporting a black interior. The competition brakes and rotors were redone. Also, he original frame and chassis, hich had never been restored, ere cleaned and refinished.

The current owner of this beautiful automobile stores the vehicle in a secure, limate controlled building. The vehicle is currently in highly detailed, echanically sound condition.

SUMMARY:

To summarize this lengthy history, ere is an overview:

CSX2032 can be correctly labeled “The Lance Reventlow Cobra.”

CSX2032 left the factory with a 260 Cu. In., 60HP Hi-Po engine.

As optioned, SX2032 can be correctly described as “Factory Competition Optioned.”

CSX2032 is one of only seventy three 260 Cu. In. Cobras, f that one of 62 street cars.

CSX2032 has a winning race record from 1977-1978, irst made public in May, 015.

CSX2032 has a more lengthy ownership history than most, ut all are documented.

Currently a 289 Cu. In. engine built to Hi-Po type specs is installed in the car.

Extensive documentation and historical provenance is in the possession of both SAAC and several previous owners.Take note that many other documents in our possession are proprietary, nd will be displayed to serious buyers only.

CSX2032 still maintains original body, rame, nd chassis.

Although several upgrades and modifications have been added, ll parts and components are proper and correct Shelby Cobra.

Current condition is excellent, oth mechanically and cosmetically.

This is an extremely rare opportunity, o own not only a Shelby Cobra, ut a documented and provenanced Shelby Cobra. CSX2032 is a bona fide blue chip investment in the future.

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